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Welcome to Foothills Middle School
Orientation Meeting for 5th Grade
Parents and GuardiansMay 31, 2018 - 6:30 pm
WelcomeFoothills Middle School
171 East Sycamore Ave.Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 821-8363
Principal: Mr. Ben AckerAssistant Principal: Mrs. Christina Siriani
Team Teaching
Students will generally have two core teachers:
- English & History (HUM)- Science & Math (SAM)- Enrichment & PE
Student Expectations
- Homework: Monday–Thursdays
- Independent reading- It’s the student’s
responsibility- Student agenda
English & History (HUM)- English
- Writing-argument, expository, narrative
- Reading, analysis, and citing textual evidence
- grammar
- History - learn about ancient civilizations through
hands-on activities
Enrichment- Time management
and Life Skills - Character Education - Study skills- Art- Music- Drama
Physical Education- Physical activity through sports & games- Balanced program (Mon.–Fri.) that emphasizes: - Motor skills - Movement - Physical fitness
- Cardio- Muscular strength- Flexibility- Setting personal goals
- PE uniform- Locker room- Health lessons (once per week, in the classroom)
Science & Math (SAM)- Math
- Daily basic skills practice (DOM)- Understand mathematics- Emphasis on critical thinking
- Science- NGSS Curriculum Implementation- Really “THINK”-answer questions
completely- Hands-on activities
Technology- Chromebooks - Google Drive- Google Classroom- Email accounts- PowerSchool
Clubs & Extra Activities- Clubs offered before school, during lunch,
and after school to enrich students’ middle school experience
- Examples: Student Council (ASB), Recycling, Movie, DIY, Anime, Speech & Debate, Cooking
- Arcadia Recreation Sports Program, after school
- Peer tutoring two days per week
WEBWhere Everybody Belongs
- Middle school orientation and transition program that welcomes and supports 6th graders as well as other new students
- Built on the belief that students can help other students succeed- 8th Grade WEB leaders (mentors) guide students through a successful
first year- Program begins with a student orientation day on Wednesday,
August 15th, 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.- Includes several support and team building activities throughout the
year- WEB Coordinators: Mrs. Bettencourt, Mrs. Mai, and Mr. van Haaster
Counseling- National Standards for
Counseling- Three Domains:
- Personal/Social- Academic - College/Career
- Accessibility
School Safety
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Scottie Days6th Grade Registration
Wednesday, August 81:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Make Up Day: August 13, 2018, 3:00 P.M.–5:00 P.M.
Information packets will be available online July 2nd.
July 2nd: Registration/information packets available on the FMS website: fh.ausd.net
Early August: Parent log-in and password for emergencycard and ANTP mailed to home address
August 8th: Scottie Days 1:00 P.M.-3:00 P.M.August 13th: Scottie Days make up 3:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.August 15th: WEB Orientation 8:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. August 16th: First day of school (students can register
at 7:30 A.M., but this is not recommended)August 16th: Back to School Night for parents/guardians
6:00 P.M.-7:30 P.M.
Important Dates
Questions?